Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
METALOR TECHNOLOGIES USA
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,222 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $9,484 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
52 GARDNER ST.
ATTLEBORO, MA 02703
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- BRISTOL County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 335931
- Inspections
- 2 · last Jan 16, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $9,484 · last May 14, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110000311519
How This Compares
#96
of 331 TRI reporters in MA
#6,869
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
Compliance Status (Last 12 Quarters)
Number of calendar quarters, out of the last 12, in which this facility was in violation of its permit. Zero means no recorded violations in that program over the past three years.
6
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
3
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
TRI Toxic Chemical Releases
Annual pounds of each toxic chemical released to air, water, and land, as reported to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Carcinogen (♦) and PFAS designations are per EPA and IARC classifications.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
-71% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3,029 | — |
| 2016 | 2,416 | -20% |
| 2017 | 1,222 | -49% |
| 2018 | 793 | -35% |
| 2019 | 247 | -69% |
| 2020 | 1,227 | +397% |
| 2021 | 1,183 | -4% |
| 2022 | 231 | -80% |
| 2023 | 926 | +301% |
| 2024 | 885 | -4% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 450,003 | |
| Silver compounds | — | — | — | — | 76,916 | |
| Hydrazine | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 885 | 885 | — | — | 1,694 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrazine | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 475,903 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Silver compounds | — | — | — | — | 89,886 | |
| Methanol | 926 | 926 | — | — | 2,185 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrazine | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Silver compounds | — | — | — | — | 33,232 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 316,622 | |
| Methanol | 231 | 231 | — | — | 1,217 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Silver compounds | — | — | — | — | 52,819 | |
| Hydrazine | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 332,567 | |
| Methanol | 1,183 | 1,183 | — | — | 1,181 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 166,574 | |
| Hydrazine | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Silver compounds | — | — | — | — | 29,049 | |
| Methanol | 1,227 | 1,227 | — | — | 1,137 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver compounds | — | — | — | — | 96,064 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 163,721 | |
| Hydrazine | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 247 | 247 | — | — | 1,147 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver compounds | — | — | — | — | 66,813 | |
| Hydrazine | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 187,545 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 793 | 793 | — | — | 1,469 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver compounds | — | — | — | — | 34,402 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 285,848 | |
| Hydrazine | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,222 | 1,222 | — | — | 1,379 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrazine | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Silver compounds | — | — | — | — | 49,287 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 297,572 | |
| Methanol | 2,416 | 2,416 | — | — | 1,153 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 260,096 | |
| Silver compounds | — | — | — | — | 32,739 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrazine | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 3,029 | 3,029 | — | — | 281 |
Waste Management & Recycling
How this facility manages toxic chemicals beyond direct releases — through recycling, energy recovery, and on-site or off-site treatment. Data from the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Released | Recycled | Energy Recovery | Treated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver compounds | — | 76,916 | — | — |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 391,322 |
| Methanol | — | 37,720 | — | — |
Off-Site Transfer Destinations
Facilities to which toxic chemicals were transferred for disposal, recycling, energy recovery, or treatment during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Destination | Chemical | Disposal | Recycling | Energy Rec. | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS OF BRAINTREE INC
BRAINTREE, MA
|
Methanol | 1,694 | — | — | — |
|
GLOBAL REMEDIATION SERVICES INC
TAUNTON, MA
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 15,200 | — | — | — |
|
COLT REFINING INC
MERRIMACK, NH
|
Silver compounds | — | 17,522 | — | — |
|
GANNON AND SCOTT INC.
CRANSTON, RI
|
Silver compounds | — | 24,317 | — | — |
|
MATERIAL SAMPLING TECHNOLOGIES
NORTH SMITHFIELD, RI
|
Silver compounds | — | 8,302 | — | — |
|
METALOR TECHNOLOGIES USA (RE)
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA
|
Silver compounds | — | 26,775 | — | — |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Silver compounds | 0 | ATTLEBORO WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, ATTLEBORO |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 434,803 | ATTLEBORO WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, ATTLEBORO |
Compliance Violations
Individual permit violations recorded by the EPA across air, water, and hazardous waste programs. Open violations are unresolved as of the most recent ECHO data update.
| Program | Type | Violation Date | Return to Compliance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 16, 2024 | Jul 26, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 16, 2024 | Jul 26, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jan 16, 2024 | Jul 26, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Apr 11, 2023 | Jul 26, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 18, 2013 | Jul 31, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 18, 2013 | Aug 18, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 18, 2013 | Jul 31, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 18, 2013 | Jul 31, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 18, 2013 | Jul 31, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 30, 2003 | Dec 23, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 11, 1995 | Sep 11, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Sep 11, 1995 | Sep 11, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 19, 1993 | Sep 11, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 24, 1992 | Sep 11, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Sep 24, 1992 | Sep 11, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 13, 1990 | Jul 2, 1990 | Resolved |
Enforcement Actions
Formal enforcement cases brought by the EPA or state agencies, including administrative orders and civil penalties assessed. Penalty amounts reflect what was formally assessed, not necessarily what was collected.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD041172719-001 · May 14, 2024
$1,560
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2002-9001 · Apr 2, 2002
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD041172719-000 · Nov 7, 1995
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